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PR 13

Vereda do Fanal

Assobiadores - Paul da Serra - Fanal. Highlights: Fanal, Paul da Serra, laurel forest.

Laurissilva forest
Distance
10,8 km
Time
about 3 h 35 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Fee
from 4,50 EUR

Decision for today

Good to go

Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

  • Official status: open.
  • Pogoda: Pogoda dobra.

Access and parking

Fanal / Paul da Serra

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

Start on the plateau. Fog in Fanal can make orientation very difficult.

Bus / transfer

Public transport to the Fanal/Paul da Serra area is limited; check SIGA and have a plan B.

Search in SIGA: Fanal, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Fanal / Assobiadores. End: Fanal.

Access plan

By car

Fanal / Paul da Serra. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Fanal, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz.

Return

This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.

Transport information is planning guidance. Confirm schedules, parking and access in official sources before you go.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

Usually planned by car or an organized transfer.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 13

Orientation point

Fanal · start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Parking / access

Fanal / Paul da Serra

Start on the plateau. Fog in Fanal can make orientation very difficult.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

10,8 km · about 3 h 35 min · Moderate

Conditions

Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

Checklists and timing

Before you go

  • Check the current IFCN notice for this trail.
  • Save the start point and route offline.
  • Book and check the fee in SIMplifica.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.
  • Take extra water, food and a rain layer.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

A longer trail requires more supplies.

Power bank

A longer day outside increases battery use for maps and photos.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 3 h 35 min. Latest reasonable start: 16:57 (45 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:13.

Difficulty

official

Shown as official or consistent with the source label.

Map point

start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Access

guidance

Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 16/07/2026, 21:13. Refresh about every 1h.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.

How long does the hike take?

Roughly 3 h 35 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs 4,50 € for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.

Do I need to book or pay?

This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.

Where do I park and how do I get there?

Fanal / Paul da Serra. Public transport to the Fanal/Paul da Serra area is limited; check SIGA and have a plan B.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

check dog rules. May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

General-purpose trail, but check status and weather before you go.

With dog

check dog rules

May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Risks

  • Even with low risk, check the official IFCN status before leaving.